buffered
ˈbʌfərd
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Definition of buffered - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
protectionprotected from impact or shock
  • The device is buffered to prevent damage from drops.
cushioned protected shielded
2.
technologyTECH.temporarily stored in memory for processingTECH.
  • The video is buffered to prevent interruptions.
cached queued stored
3.
chemistryTECH.dissolved in a buffer solution to resist pH changesTECH.
  • The buffered solution maintained a stable pH level.
neutralized stabilized
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used for washing cells in experiments
Cells were washed with phosphate buffered saline.

Origin of buffered

English, buffer (cushion) + -ed (past participle)

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PBSacr.
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salt solution used to keep cells healthy in labs

Examples of buffered in a sentence

  • The walls are buffered to reduce noise.
  • The buffered data ensures smooth playback.
  • Buffered images load faster on the website.
  • Buffered tablets are easier on the stomach.
  • The experiment used buffered solutions for accuracy.

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  1. French:amorti, mis en mémoire tampon, ...
  2. German:geschützt, gepuffert, ...
  3. Italian:ammortizzato, bufferizzato, ...
  4. Spanish:protegido, almacenado en búfer, ...
  5. Portuguese:protegido, em buffer, ...
  6. Chinese:有缓冲的, 缓存的, ...
  7. Japanese:緩衝された, バッファされた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُزَوَّد بِوِسائِط حِمايَة, مُخَزَّن مُؤَقَّتًا, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְרוּפָּד, מְאוּגָּר, ...
  10. Russian:защищенный, буферизованный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:буферизований, буферний, ...
  12. Hindi:आघातरोधी, बफर, ...
buffer
ˈbʌfər

Definition of buffer - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
impact reductionlessen the impact of something
  • She buffered the criticism with a smile..
cushion mitigate
2.
technologyTECH.store data temporarily in memoryTECH.
  • The program buffers the video for smooth playback.
cache store

Noun

1.
shock reductiondevice reducing shock or impact
  • The car's bumper acts as a buffer during collisions.
cushion damper shock absorber
2.
technologyTECH.temporary storage area in computingTECH.
  • Data is held in a buffer before processing.
cache store
3.
chemistryTECH.solution stabilizing pH levelsTECH.
  • The buffer in the solution kept the pH constant.
neutralizer stabilizer
4.
politicsneutral zone to prevent conflict
  • The buffer zone helped maintain peace between the countries.
barrier cushion safeguard

Adjective

protectionacting as a protective barrier
  • The buffer zone acted as a buffer area.
guarding protective shielding
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    device reducing shock or impact

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lessen the impact of something negative
He tried to buffer the blow by offering a sincere apology.
tool used to make nails smooth and shiny
She used a nail buffer to polish her nails.
tank in a system that holds extra fluid to smooth flow changes
The factory installed a buffer tank to stabilize the chemical feed process.
intermediate sheet or film that protects surfaces or reduces harmful contact
A buffer layer was added to prevent cracks in the coating.
temporary storage area for data awaiting processing
The buffer store holds data until the processor is ready..
area providing protection between states
The buffer zone reduced tensions between the neighboring nations.

Origin of buffer

Latin, bufo (toad)

Examples of buffer in a sentence

  • He tried to buffer the blow with kind words.
  • The app buffers images to load faster.
  • Audio files are buffered before playback starts.
  • The chemist buffered the solution to prevent changes.
  • To buffer the pH, they added more base.
  • Gamers often buffer actions for efficiency.

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  1. French:amortir, tampon, ...
  2. German:abfedern, Puffer, ...
  3. Italian:attutire, ammortizzatore, ...
  4. Spanish:amortiguar, amortiguador, ...
  5. Portuguese:amortecer, amortecedor, ...
  6. Chinese:缓冲, 缓冲器, ...
  7. Japanese:緩和する, 緩衝材, ...
  8. Arabic:خَفَّفَ, مُمْتَصّ صَدَمات, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְמַתֵּן, בּוֹלֵם זַעֲזוּעִים, ...
  10. Russian:ослабить, буфер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пом'якшити, амортизатор, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रभाव कम करना, बफर, ...
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